Practice Moments: Definition and Types - 11.1 | 11. Moments and Moment Generating Functions | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is a raw moment?

💡 Hint: Think about how we calculate averages.

Question 2

Easy

Write the formula for the mean.

💡 Hint: It is the first moment.

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Question 1

What is the formula for the first raw moment?

  • E[X^1]
  • E[X^2]
  • E[(X - μ)^1]

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of raw moments.

Question 2

True or False: The first central moment is always equal to the mean.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what a central moment measures.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A discrete random variable X takes values 0 and 1 with probabilities 0.6 and 0.4 respectively. Calculate the mean and variance of X.

💡 Hint: Use the formulas for mean and variance step by step.

Question 2

Given a continuous random variable with the pdf defined over a certain range, derive the first and second moments.

💡 Hint: Remember to integrate over the proper limits.

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